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23 May 2012 Last updated at 03:28 ET

Airport ground staff go on strikeThe entrance to Stansted Airport's terminal building

Baggage handlers at Stansted Airport in Essex begin a 24-hour strike in a dispute over new rosters.

Man charged with rape and kidnap

A 22-year-old man is charged with rape and kidnap following an attack on a woman in her 20s in Chelmsford.

Cash offer for community groups

Community projects in north-west Essex are to bid for a share of £500,000 available through housing developments in the area.

Deborah McGurran, Political editor, East of England Article written by Deborah McGurran Deborah McGurran Political editor, East of England

Regional rail summit

18:14 UK time, Friday, 18 May 2012

MPs from across the east get together with councillors, business leaders and industry representatives to draw up plans for rail development over the next 20 years.

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